China’s Foreign Ministry: US can't say it wants to reach a deal and keep exerting extreme pressure

Responding to US President Donald Trump’s comment regarding a trade deal with China, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said that “the US can't say it wants to reach an agreement with China and on the other hand, keeps exerting extreme pressure.”

Further comments

• This is not the right way to deal with China and it is not feasible.
• US should conduct dialogue with China on basis of equality and mutual benefit.
• China maintaining communication with all parties on tariff issues.